The Sharjah Economic Department, the prestigious authority in charge of issuing business licenses, plays a
crucial role in the changing landscape of Sharjah Mainland. Securing the right license becomes the
cornerstone of your enterprise.
Sharjah offers three distinct types of licenses tailored to align seamlessly with your company’s essence:
For manufacturing, processing, packaging, assembling, and fabrication businesses.
For trading companies involved in import, export, and e-commerce.
For individual entrepreneurs offering professional services like consultancy, event management, and investment services.
Businesses in Sharjah do not have to be audited, freeing up time and resources for other business activities
Sharjah does not have restrictions on the use of certain currencies, making it easier to conduct financial transactions.
Sharjah mainland companies can easily expand their visa quotas as long as they have the physical space
Mainland companies enjoy the same benefits as free zone companies, including tax exemption and no minimum capital.
Sharjah Mainland companies can operate anywhere in the Sharjah, including free zones and outside the country.
Open physical offices anywhere in the Sharjah. This can help you build relationships with local customers.
There are many differences between a mainland company and other forms of business setup in Ajman. Firstly, Mainland companies are allowed to do business anywhere in the Sharjah and outside the Sharjah.
Previously foreign investors or entrepreneurs were not allowed to form a business in the Sharjah mainland with 100% ownership. It was mandatory to have a local sponsor with 51% of company shares allotted to them. This obligation has been revoked as per the new Sharjah company law. This allows foreign entrepreneurs to own 100% of their company shares in the Sharjah mainland.
Another major advantage differentiating mainland companies from others is the office space requirement and setup. Physical office space is required to obtain a mainland business setup license in Ajman. Mainland businesses have the advantage of setting up office spaces anywhere that suits them.
Mainland companies also do not have any restrictions when it comes to visa eligibility. The number of visas issued is directly proportional to the area of workspace/office space that the company has.
Sharjah mainland companies also have business aids, tax exemptions, and other benefits in compliance with the latest laws.
You must follow the following procedure for mainland company formation in Ajman.
The best thing you can do is to avail yourself services of our trusted mainland business setup consultants to reduce your burden and fast-forward the process.
Here is the list of documents that you will initially need to apply for mainland business setup:
There can be added requirements of documents based on the case. Your Consult Zone expert will guide you in case there is an emerging demand.
The latest amendments in Sharjah company laws benefit foreign businesses set up on the mainland in various ways. The law allows the foreign entrepreneur to have 100% ownership as opposed to the mandatory local sponsor requirement. Another major benefit is the significant tax exemption and government-funded business aid.
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